21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] A MID 19TH-CENTURY 8IN. VERNIER SEXTANT BY...
A MID 19TH-CENTURY 8IN. VERNIER SEXTANT BY JOHN CORLESS, LONDON
with lattice frame, signed on the arc Corless London, silvered scale divided to 130°, magnifier, telescope, shades and wooden handle (lacking case) - 10½in. (27cm.) overall
John Corless worked between 1808 and 1840 from three addresses in London.
with lattice frame, signed on the arc Corless London, silvered scale divided to 130°, magnifier, telescope, shades and wooden handle (lacking case) - 10½in. (27cm.) overall
John Corless worked between 1808 and 1840 from three addresses in London.
Sold for £198
Estimated at £150 - £250
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A MID 19TH-CENTURY 8IN. VERNIER SEXTANT BY JOHN CORLESS, LONDON
with lattice frame, signed on the arc Corless London, silvered scale divided to 130°, magnifier, telescope, shades and wooden handle (lacking case) - 10½in. (27cm.) overall
John Corless worked between 1808 and 1840 from three addresses in London.
with lattice frame, signed on the arc Corless London, silvered scale divided to 130°, magnifier, telescope, shades and wooden handle (lacking case) - 10½in. (27cm.) overall
John Corless worked between 1808 and 1840 from three addresses in London.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
